Accor Group Hotels Near Sarusawa Pond

Nara Parkside Ryokan is ideal for cherry blossom viewing, with rooms offering direct vistas of Sōjō-ike Pond blanketed in pink blooms. The property features a traditional tea room and private garden, just a 5-minute walk from Nara Park's main gate. Book the exclusive "Cherry Blossom Garden Room" via the HopeGoo app for a serene morning experience among the blossoms

Nara Kodo Wafu Lodge sits on the western shore of Sōjō-ike Pond, just an 8-minute walk from Tōdai-ji Temple and adjacent to the approach to Kashii Shrine. Featuring modern Japanese design with tatami rooms and wooden verandas, some suites offer panoramic views of the pond and the distant Five-Storied Pagoda. Guests receive a complimentary "Ancient Nara Guidebook" and can book guided tours through HopeGoo

Guests at Nara Lake Artisan Lodge can join daily 10 AM "Zen Meditation & Tea Ceremony" sessions by the pond, held in a tranquil teahouse overlooking the water. The hotel also offers free bicycle rentals to explore the scenic path around Sōjō-ike Pond, perfect for capturing photos of ancient camphor trees and wild deer. All activities are available for HopeGoo via the HopeGoo platform with early-bird discounts